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Daring to Remember: Shame and Silence in the Waiting Room

Sandy Margolin

I could see the shadows of others as they entered the vestibule and rang the bell, and right after us three more women arrived and then two more. Ten abortions were scheduled for that morning. The nurse told everyone to be quiet and leave the lights off.

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